Method

Step 1

Preheat a 220°C oven.

Step 2

In a bowl, toss the peaches with the sugar, peach brandy, lemon juice and cornflour.

Step 3

Spoon the peach mixture into a 3½ pt (2 litre) baking dish.

Step 4

For the topping, sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir in the ground almonds and all put 1 tablespoon of the sugar. With 2 knives, or a pastry blender, cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Add the milk and almond essence and stir until the topping mixture is just combined.

Step 6

Drop the topping in spoonfuls onto the peaches. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of the sugar.